Boldacre Alton Pancras, Dorchester, DT2

A well-proportioned three-bedroom semi-detached home with driveway parking, gardens and scope to modernise, set in the heart of the picturesque Dorset countryside.

THE PROPERTY
Enjoying a peaceful position in the sought-after village of Alton Pancras, this three-bedroom semi-detached home has been well cared for over the years and would now benefit from gentle modernisation.

The entrance hall welcomes you into the home, with a useful ground floor cloakroom and staircase rising to the first floor. The generous sitting room spans the full depth of the property with wood burning stove. The kitchen is fitted with a range of units and enjoys views over the rear garden, whilst adjoining is a practical utility room offering additional storage and space for white goods, together with access to the outside.

On the first floor are three well-proportioned bedrooms, all served by a family bathroom.

OUTSIDE
The house enjoys an attractive frontage with a driveway providing off-road parking, alongside a the front garden interspersed with established flower beds and shrubs, creating an inviting first impression. The rear garden offers a pleasant outdoor space with scope for further landscaping, whilst enjoying a lovely outlook towards the surrounding Dorset countryside.

SITUATION
Alton Pancras lies at the head of the sought-after Piddle Valley, within an area designated as one of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

The nearby village of Buckland Newton, approximately one mile to the north, offers a thriving village store, village hall, church, playing field and first school.

To the south, Piddletrenthide provides a modern first school and village hall, while the neighbouring village of Piddlehinton is home to the popular Thimble Inn pub. The award-winning Brace of Pheasants pub at Plush can also be reached via a nearby public bridleway. The county town of Dorchester and the historic market town of Sherborne are both approximately 10 miles away, each offering a wide range of amenities. Dorchester is also home to Dorset County Hospital, and both towns benefit from mainline railway stations providing direct services to London Waterloo.

The surrounding countryside offers excellent walking and riding, with an extensive network of public footpaths and bridleways traversing the area's unspoilt rolling downland. A variety of sporting pursuits are available locally, including golf at Came Down near Dorchester, Sherborne and Folke, together with sailing and water sports along the spectacular Jurassic Coast.

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SERVICES
Mains electricity, water and drainage are connected.
Oil fired central heating system.

Broadband - Ultrafast speed available
Mobile - There is mobile coverage in the area, please refer to Ofcom’s website for more details. (https://www.ofcom.org.uk)

Council Tax Band: C (Dorset Council - 01305 251010)

MATERIAL INFORMATION
Photos were taken in June 2026.

Except under an order of the registrar no transfer or lease by the proprietor(s) of the land or by the proprietor(s) of any registered charge is to be registered unless made in accordance with section 157 of the Housing Act, 1985.

Tenure: Freehold

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